Colchester Sea Cadet Corps

General information

We are the Colchester unit of the Sea Cadet Corps. We are based on "the big red lightship" down at the Hythe; and are open to boys and girls aged between ten and eighteen.

The Colchester Sea Cadets are part of the UK's largest maritime youth charity.

Whether you achieve A grades in every exam and want something more outside of school, or you're the child sat bored at the back of the classroom yearning to do something more practical - the Sea Cadet Corps could be exactly what you're looking for.

Cadets go to sea; learn to sail, operate powerboats and work as part of a team to gain valuable qualifications. They can also learn engineering, communication, cooking, map reading, shooting, navigation, leadership, problem solving, organisation, initiative, musical and first aid skills, plus a whole lot more!

We can arrange trips on Royal Navy warships and international exchanges are available to countries all over the world - from Canada to Singapore. Cadets over 14 can also count many of their experiences towards their Duke of Edinburgh awards - highly sought after by employers.

All whilst having fun, gaining recognised qualifications and making friends.